Over 160-thousand official public comments have been received by the EPA regarding their proposed restrictions on the controversial Pebble Mine. However, it’s expected that once the numbers are tallied hundreds of thousands of comments, both pro-and-con, will be submitted. KDLG’s Mike Mason has the story.

The men who make up the unity ticket trying to unseat Alaska’s incumbent Governor outlined their position on the proposed Pebble Mine during a campaign stop in Dillingham this week. KDLG’s Mike Mason has the story.

The EPA’s proposed restrictions on development of the Pebble Mine in the Bristol Bay region are currently open for public comment. However, the deadline to comment is this Friday. KDLG’s Mike Mason has the details.

Thursday’s EPA hearing featured a strong presence by local native associations and tribes, both for and against 404(c) regulations that would close off Bristol Bay to large-scale mining. KDLG’s Chase Cavanaugh has more.

A public EPA hearing in Dillingham gave a number of responsive advocates the chance to voice their appeals on both sides of the EPA’s proposal to protect waters in Bristol Bay. KDLG’s Luke Brummer has the details.